Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good. The childminder understands the different ways in which children like to learn. She uses the large outdoor space to provide a stimulating learning environment for children who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder is extremely self-motivated and passionate about providing a good- quality service for children and their parents. She is dedicated to her own professional development and networks closely with other childminders and early years professionals. This helps her to keep up to date with changes and continue to improve her teaching skills.  Children's safety is prioritised. The childminder's home is secure and daily checks on the environment help to ensure that any potential risks to children are minimised.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's development regularly from parents. She works closely alongside

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This provision is good

parents to enhance children's learning at her setting. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and are fully involved in their child's learning and development. They feel valued as partners in their children's education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although activities are well planned, matched to children's interests and challenging, the childminder does not make the most of these planned activities to help children achieve the next steps in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make better use of planned activities to target children's next steps in learning, to help move children forward and accelerate their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during play activities.  The inspector observed the childminder during a child-led activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views left for the inspector in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She is very organised and maintains the documents needed for the effective management of her setting. She ensures all mandatory training is refreshed and updated. This helps her to consistently meet requirements and to promote the safety of the children. The childminder demonstrates a clear passion to drive her setting forward. She reflects on her practice well using the views gained from parents and children. This helps to ensure that any improvements made are beneficial for children and families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans the environment well to help children enjoy their time with her. She makes observations of children's play and assesses these to identify how she can further support their learning. She effectively plans new and exciting experiences that ignite children's curiosity and encourages their deep involvement. For example, toddlers are highly engaged as they play with different textures. They develop their physical skills as they use various sized scoops and spoons to pour rice and other materials into containers. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and provides a running commentary for their actions. Her close involvement in their play helps children to progress in their communication development as well as their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a positive sense of emotional well-being because the childminder is friendly and caring. Children interact happily with her, showing they feel safe and secure in her care. They are offered a healthy and balanced diet in partnership with parents. The childminder has recently introduced a 'chose your meal' day. This helps children to feel valued as an individual and to start to learn about the different types of foods we eat. Children are learning to manage risks. The childminder encourages young children to lie on their front and come down the stairs backwards, with support. Later, this skill is observed in the garden as the children independently practise this on the garden steps. The childminder's inclusive practice helps children to understand the importance of sharing, helping their peers, and respecting each other's faiths and cultural differences. Children are learning to become tolerant of one another and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and spend time at self-chosen play activities. They are making good progress in all areas of learning. They gain the skills needed for future learning, such as developing their social skills and independence. Children can manage their own personal care needs and put their coats and shoes on. They are happy to play alone or with friends and are not always in need of reassurance from the childminder. Children show good physical skills as they roll balls, jump on the trampoline and play with the large hoop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494527 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1029924 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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